Adrian Wojnarowski announces shocking retirement from ESPN, new job at St. Bonaventure

Longtime ESPN senior NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski dropped his last "Woj Bomb" on Wednesday, announcing on X that he is retiring from the World Wide Leader in Sports to return to his alma mater as general manager for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program.

Wojnarowski, 55, joined ESPN in 2017 and has been a prominent newsbreaker in the sport, also working nearly 10 years at Yahoo Sports and The Record in New Jersey. He is reportedly forgoing $20 million after signing a five-year, $35 million contract in 2022, according to The Athletic.

The three-time National Sports Media Association's National Sportswriter of the Year is credited with breaking countless stories, from free agency signings to trades. His last breaking news alert came Saturday after reporting Isaac Okoro agreed to sign a contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wojnarowski, who graduated from the Jandoli School of Communication in 1991, has stayed close to St. Bonaventure, often recognizing the program on social media and donating to the university's collective fundraiser recently. He has also served as a commencement speaker.

The general manager position has become more popular among programs with the rise of name, image and likeness opportunities for student-athletes. The role is still being defined in the sport, though it will likely continue to surge as players look to maximize their earning potential.

Wojnarowski will serve Bonnies head coach Mike Schmidt and the staff in managing various responsibilities, including NIL opportunities and as a liaison with collectives. He will also help with the transfer portal, recruiting, family and alumni player relationships and program fundraising.

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